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Old February 20th 08, 10:27 AM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default Councils block in illegit driveways

On 20 Feb, 10:05, Adrian wrote:
Boltar (Boltar ) gurgled happily, sounding much
like they were saying:

If to do so would cause an obstruction, yes. Absolutely. You think
that's a bad thing?

No , but in that case they should be allowed to park in their gardens if
they want, dropped kerb or not.


Why?


Because its their bloody property! You going to start dictating what
plants they can plant in their gardens next or perhaps what type of
furniture they're allowed to buy??

its none of the councils business so long as they don't cause a public
nuisance or break planning laws.


Which they are.


No they're not.


Hiho. Don't like it, don't live in a city. That simple. Or do you think

Some village streets are even narrower.


Indeed they are. But without the volume of traffic and the residential
density. Oh, and without the "I live here, I park here" attitude.


What exactly is wrong with that attitude? Why shouldn't people have a
reasonable expectation of being able to park near where they live? For
mothers with kids, people who use their car or van for work and
elderly or partially disabled people its almost essential.

B2003